Ferrexpo hit with corporate rights restrictions for Ukraine subsidiaries

Iron ore pellet producer Ferrexpo said a court has prohibited the transfer of ownership and other shares-related corporate rights of the company’s subsidiaries in Ukraine.

Africa to play ‘huge role’ in US critical mineral strategy, says Treasury’s No. 2

The United States is looking to Africa to help loosen a Chinese stranglehold on battery metals and reduce Russia’s influence over the market for other minerals, US Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo said on Thursday.

US bill supporting seafloor mining lifts The Metals Company

The Metals Company (Nasdaq: TMC) shares soared on Wednesday after Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) and Congressman John Joyce (R-PA) introduced a Bill to increase US support for deep-sea mining.

Former Vale board member claims political influence in CEO succession

A former board member for Brazilian miner Vale said his decision to step down on Monday came after the firm’s succession process was conducted in a “manipulated manner,” according to his resignation letter seen by Reuters on Tuesday.

Panama asks First Quantum to suspend visitor program at disputed copper mine

Panama said on Wednesday it had asked First Quantum Minerals to suspend a visitor program launched last month at the disputed Cobre Panama mine, saying the miner did not consult the government before starting the community relations initiative.

O3 Mining wins 2024 PDAC Sustainable Development Award

Québec-focused gold junior O3 Mining (TSXV: OIII) has been named winner of the 2024 PDAC Award for Sustainable Development, considered one of the most prestigious recognitions in the Canadian exploration sector.

First Quantum’s Panama mine closure to cost around $800m, minister says

The cost of the closure of Canadian miner First Quantum’s copper mine in Panama is estimated at around $800 million, Trade and Industry Minister Jorge Rivera said on Wednesday.

Closure of First Quantum’s Panama mine seen around $800m, minister says

The cost of the closure of Canadian miner First Quantum’s copper mine in Panama is estimated around $800 million, Trade and Industry Minister Jorge Rivera said on Wednesday.

Frontier Lithium, Mitsubishi form JV for Canadian lithium operations

Canadian miner Frontier Lithium said on Monday it is forming a joint venture with Japanese trading house Mitsubishi to help advance lithium mining and processing in Ontario.

Impala Platinum considers mine closures after profit slump

Impala Platinum could shut some loss-making South African mining operations if metal prices deteriorate further and restructuring efforts fail to improve margins, chief executive Nico Muller said.

Canada Rare Earth sets up supply operations in the DRC

Canada Rare Earth Corp. (TSXV: LL) announced it has established rare earth supply operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) through its wholly owned subsidiary Simba Essential Minerals.

Brazil’s President Lula says he will not discuss Vale’s CEO succession

Brazil’s president, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, said in an interview on a local TV station on Tuesday that he would not discuss miner Vale’s CEO succession.

Vale sees no indication of environmental breach at suspended mines

Brazilian miner Vale does not see signs of environmental or social breach at two of its mines whose operating licenses were suspended this week, Vale Base Metals chair Mark Cutifani said on Friday.

Osino-Dundee deal falls through after third-party superior bid

Canada’s Dundee Precious Metals is walking away from its proposed takeover of Osino Resources after the target company said on Monday it had received a superior offer from a foreign-based mining company.

Gecamines plans overhaul of mining JVs in world’s top cobalt supplier

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s state miner is broadening a push to extract more from its copper and cobalt joint ventures, seeking to negotiate for higher stakes across the board to gain leverage in management of some of its biggest mines.

Australian lithium stocks rally on speculation of China mine closure

Australian lithium stocks rallied on Monday on speculation that Chinese battery maker CATL had closed its Jianxiawo mine in China that produces the material used in electric vehicle batteries.

Australia lists nickel as ‘critical mineral’ to unlock billions in support

Australia classified nickel as a “critical mineral” on Friday, opening the way for the crisis-hit industry to access billions of dollars in cheap government loans, as its prime minister prepared wider policy support for the green energy industry.

First Quantum mine shutdown piles pressure on Panama’s rating, Fitch says

The shutdown of a major First Quantum mine in Panama has reinforced downward pressure on the country’s ‘BBB-‘ rating and its deficit forecast, Fitch Ratings said on Friday, warning of slower near-term growth prospects and government weaknesses.

Rusal to add Abramovich to lawsuit against Potanin over nickel miner pact

Aluminum giant Rusal obtained permission by a London court on Friday to add Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich and his firm Crispian Investments Ltd as defendants in the case against Vladimir Potanin, CEO of Nornickel.

Lithium players to gather in Arkansas as low prices pressure industry

Exxon Mobil, Albemarle and others eyeing ways to tap Arkansas’s vast lithium reserves will gather in Little Rock this week as the industry grapples with sagging prices for the battery metal that have spooked investors and fueled layoffs.

BHP supports women and children in need

BHP has shown up to support vulnerable women and children with a $CAD500,000 ($571,050) donation to the YWCA Saskatoon Hope Lives Here campaign.

Indonesia names two Chinese nationals as suspects in nickel fire

Indonesia named two Chinese nationals as suspects in an investigation into a deadly blast at a nickel smelter owned by top producer Tsingshan Holding Group.

Uranium developers say supply jolt is boosting new projects

Uranium project developers see a stronger outlook for prices and supply pacts after the world’s top producer of the nuclear fuel jolted the market with output cuts.

Global Reporting Initiative launches sustainability standard for mining at Indaba

On Thursday at the Mining Indaba conference in South Africa, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), an international independent organization for impact reporting across sectors, held an event that launched its sustainability reporting standard for mining companies.

Pressure groups sue LME for allowing trade of ‘polluting’ Indonesian metal

Two pressure groups have filed a legal action against the London Metal Exchange (LME) for allowing the sale on its platform of metal produced in Indonesia that they allege is polluting local rivers used by indigenous communities, they said on Thursday.

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